Self Drive

Self Drive holidays and car rental in South Africa and Namibia

Nissan Tildia on Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Town

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You may have considered taking a self drive holiday in Southern Africa… You may have friends who’ve told you how easy it is to hire a car and drive around. Or perhaps you are more hesitant: concerned about the condition of the roads, the ease of car hire, or getting lost? Over nearly 15 years, thousands of our clients have happily enjoyed a self drive tour in South Africa and Namibia for all or part of their holiday. We can advise you whether car rental is the right way for you.

It is pleasurable and easy to take a self drive holiday in South Africa. Driving is on the left, the roads are good and all the road signs are in English. Car rental is straightforward in South Africa and we use Avis and Budget rental cars. A self drive tour gives you the flexibility to enjoy the day as you want unconstrained by a set itinerary… the freedom to travel at your own pace.

Our website has a number of sample self drive tours in South Africa and Namibia to whet your appetite. Naturally, we also craft a vast number of self drive holidays individually, taking a detailed brief from you. We then create a bespoke self drive tour for you choosing the car rental company you want, the car group and the self drive tour. We provide detailed directions to your hotel or lodge and a comprehensive travel itinerary outlining suggested routes and what to see in each area.

Many clients combine car rental in South Africa or Namibia with other travel elements – perhaps road or air transfers to a game lodge or a private excursion in Cape Town? We will advise you where it’s easy to do a self drive tour, and where the driving is likely to be more adventurous, so that you can make an informed choice.

Why take a self drive tour in South Africa or Namibia?
• Excellent value for money
• Flexibility – all self drive holidays can be undertaken in either direction
• Upgrade your accommodation if you wish
• Choice of Avis or Budget car hire
• Select what type of car group suits you
• Freedom to explore at your own pace, setting off when you want
• Driving is on the left and the excellent road network usually carries little traffic
• We provide route maps, detailed directions and a comprehensive travel itinerary